“RELAX – 5 Tips to Master Anxiety”

The Village of New Lenox and its Safe Community Coalition are pleased to announce a FREE presentation that will be given by Dr. Michael Mecozzi, who is a licensed clinical psychologist, author, and speaker. This presentation will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, from 7:00pm to 8:00pm in the Community Room at the New Lenox Village Hall.

Program Overview

Stress and anxiety are on the rise. Every day we are inundated with more information detailing the endless problems around us. Efforts to calm and relax ourselves seemingly cause more stress and worry. In RELAX, participants learn five strategies to master anxiety and stress. The goal of this session is to help participants develop a new relationship with worries and fears, so that they can engage in their values and thrive.

The five strategies for mastering anxiety are:

Reengage Relationships

Embrace anxiety

Limit information intake

Acknowledge thoughts

eXecute action.

During this presentation, attendees will learn how to develop strategies for responding to anxious thoughts, identify at least one specific skill they can practice every day to increase well-being, and learn skills for building supportive relationships.

Speaker Bio

Dr. Michael Mecozzi is a licensed clinical psychologist, author, and speaker. He and his wife own a private psychology practice, Hope with ME, in New Lenox. His areas of specialty include treating young adults and adults experiencing anxiety and stress. Dr. Mecozzi graduated from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in 2008 with his Doctorate in clinical psychology. His book, “The Other Side of Pain: Discovering Meaning When Life Hurts,” teaches readers how to use life’s painful moments to discover what matters most to them. It is Dr. Mecozzi’s mission to help people master anxiety so that they can live lives of purpose and vitality.

For additional information regarding this event please contact Daniel Martin, Safe Community Coordinator, Village of New Lenox, via email [email protected] or by phone (815) 462-6493.

Host or Publisher New Lenox Safe Communities America Coalition